GWM Haval Jolion vs Kia Carnival

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GWM Haval Jolion
GWM Haval Jolion

$15,965 - $34,990

2024 price

Kia Carnival
Kia Carnival

$36,990 - $74,990

2024 price

Summary

2024 GWM Haval Jolion
2024 Kia Carnival
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 4, 1.5L

V6, 3.5L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded Petrol

Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
8.1L/100km (combined)

9.6L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

8
Dislikes
  • On-road performance is underwhelming
  • Annoyingly intrusive safety tech
  • Technology usability is hit or miss

  • Holds back safety for top-spec models
  • Diesel soundtrack a constant
  • Price rises everywhere
2024 GWM Haval Jolion Summary

The new GWM Haval Jolion Lux sits second from the bottom in the Jolion line-up but offers a longer features list than most of its competitors. A boast that stands it in good stead from the outset.

But the question is how do those features perform in the real world? In this review we unpack how the new Jolion handles urban life.

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2024 Kia Carnival Summary

This is actually the Carnival that Kia always wanted.

See, the last Carnival, the one this replaces, was Covid compromised, missing out on key technologies, as well as skipping an in-depth ride and handling localisation program, due to part supply issues and a freeze on international travel.

This one, though, addresses all of that, which is why you get a new cabin experience, new tech, and a complete overhaul of the steering and handling.

It is, however, significantly more expensive, right across the range.

So, is the Carnival still worth it? Let’s find out.

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